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H193 CBK

1990 Talbot Express

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,386 mi
Last recorded106,386 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH193 CBK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 106,386 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various welded repairs to front of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,930 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various welded repairs to front of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2021 104,930 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various welded repairs to front of vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,331 miles

all brake discs rusty

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Fail 22 Nov 2019 103,293 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,447 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 100,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2015 100,447 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 100,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,832 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 98,823 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drive shaft oil seals leaking slightly.

near side rear tyre slightly perished and slightly out of shape.

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,589 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 93,589 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,960 miles

o/s front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2011 89,960 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,659 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 87,659 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 83,859 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 83,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 78,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 75,587 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 75,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H193 CBK is a 1990 Talbot Express in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H193 CBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H193 CBK is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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